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NURSING STUDENT CARE ASSOCIATE-FLOAT POOL PER DIEM

Cape May Court House, NJ Job ID 78733 Job Type Per Diem Shift Day Specialty Nursing/Clinical Support
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Short Description

The PRN Nursing Student Care Associate under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care. This role involves direct communication with and support for the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and contributing to the delivery of quality patient care within the organization.

1. Support patients’ activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, transport) and follow standard precautions

2. Perform technical duties as directed by RN (phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, Foley catheter care) and document appropriately.

3. Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN and respond appropriately, maintaining safe patient practices

4. Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety

5. Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement activities, and assist in orienting new hires.

6. Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.

7. Consistently adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe environment and high-quality patient care

8. Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and coworkers.

9. Capacity to identify and communicate changes in patient status.


Experience Required

0-2 years.


Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED and completed at least one fundamental nursing course with clinical in an accredited

nursing program and manitain active enrollment in nursing school.


License/Certification Requirements

AHA Basic Life Support certification required.


Special Requirements

Phlebotomy/EKG competency/venipuncture experience preferred.

Hourly Rate Min $16.5
Hourly Rate Max $25

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu

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